Change is a-brewing for Oklahoma's liquor laws and the state's alcohol regulator is getting ready. It has a larger budget and expects to hire more enforcement officers. Meanwhile, distilleries are looking forward to potentially increased demand for spirits.

A federal judge ruled Thursday that the state’s liquor laws can go into effect on Oct. 1, 2018, as approved by the voters. U.S. Western District of Oklahoma Judge Robin Cauthron ruled in favor of Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission Director Keith Burt.

The Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission's attorneys are keeping an eye on bills that would change liquor laws, including proposals to change excise taxes and serve beer in movie theaters.